grandfather (Meaning)

Wordnet

grandfather (n)

the father of your father or mother

Webster

A father's or mother's father; an ancestor in the next degree above the father or mother in lineal ascent.

My grandfather, a wise elder, shared stories of his youth.
The old grandfather clock ticked incessantly in the hallway.
The grandfather tree towered over the neighboring houses, a beacon of antiquity.
Grandpa's grandfather, a Civil War veteran, had a remarkable story to tell.
The grandfatherly figure greeted the children with open arms and a gentle smile.
The grandfather clock's chimes marked the passing of hours, reminding him of his father.
The grandfather's advice was invaluable, having lived a long and meaningful life.
Grandpa's grandfather farm was a place of childhood memories and endless exploration.
The grandfather clock's pendulum swung back and forth, a timeless symbol of his grandfather's presence.
Grandpa's grandfather had a library filled with books that sparked his imagination and fueled his lifelong love of learning.

the father of your father or motherA father's or mother's father; an ancestor in the next degree above the father or mother in lineal ascent.

ancestor,father, forefather, progenitor, forebear,grandmother, grandsire,forbear, primogenitor, antecessor

descendent, son,descendant, son, offspring, descendant, family, offspring, daughter, children

My grandfather, a wise elder, shared stories of his youth.

The old grandfather clock ticked incessantly in the hallway.

The grandfather tree towered over the neighboring houses, a beacon of antiquity.

Grandpa's grandfather, a Civil War veteran, had a remarkable story to tell.